A systematic review of standardised tools used in perinatal death review programmes
Reducing preventable perinatal deaths is the focus of perinatal death surveillance and response programmes. Standardised review tools can help identify modifiable factors in perinatal deaths. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - October 2, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Emily O ’Connor, Sara Leitao, Amy P. Fogarty, Richard Greene, Keelin O’Donoghue Source Type: research
Midwifery group practice workforce in Australia: A cross-sectional survey of midwives and managers
Despite robust evidence on the benefits of midwifery group practice (MGP), there remains difficulties with implementing and sustaining the model. However, contemporary data on the MGP workforce and how each model has been operationalised are limited. This constrains an understanding of the factors that help or hinder implementation and sustainability of MGP. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - September 17, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Leonie Hewitt, Ann Dadich, Donna L. Hartz, Hannah G. Dahlen Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Editorial: Midwifery leadership
Maternity care has been, and should always be, a priority in healthcare strategic plans, and midwifery leadership is key to providing and improving high quality maternity services. Midwives continue to provide dedicated care to women and their families across a range of models and diverse settings. It is important therefore to shine a light on midwifery leadership as we feel that only with strong and effective leadership will midwives be able to thrive and flourish. Midwifery leadership comes from managers, educators, policy makers, quality and safety leads and clinicians, all who contribute to the success of this establis...
Source: Women and Birth - September 16, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Paula Medway, Amanda Rehayem Source Type: research
Early labour: An under-recognised opportunity for improving the experiences of women, families and maternity professionals
Many pregnant women as well as their labour companions experience early labour care as unsatisfactory and do not feel that their needs are being met sufficiently [1 –3]. However, midwifery care providers also perceive early labour care as challenging [4]. Interventions to assess and support early labour have not been demonstrated to improve birth outcomes [5,6]. Parturient women, their labour companions and midwifery care providers have agreed that early labo ur care is under-researched and a priority topic for further investigation [5,7]. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - September 16, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Susanne Grylka-Baeschlin, Vanora Hundley, Helen Cheyne, Mechthild M. Gross, Patricia A. Janssen, Helen Spiby Source Type: research
Perceptions of healthcare professionals regarding labour induction and augmentation: A qualitative systematic review
Labour induction and augmentation procedures are commonly used in maternity units with or without medical indications. Research shows that healthcare professionals play a significant role in women ’s childbirth decisions. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - September 15, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Joelle Yan Xin Chua, Mahesh Choolani, Joan Gabrielle Lalor, Huso Yi, Yap Seng Chong, Shefaly Shorey Source Type: research
Factors associated with spontaneous vaginal birth in nulliparous women: A descriptive systematic review
Spontaneous vaginal birth (SVB) rates for nulliparous women are declining internationally. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - September 12, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Lauren Kearney, Rachael Nugent, Jane Maher, Rebecca Shipstone, John MD Thompson, Rachel Boulton, Kendall George, Anna Robins, Fiona Bogossian Tags: Review article Source Type: research
The holistic maternity care needs of women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A systematic review with thematic synthesis
Models of care for women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have evolved in an ad hoc way and do not meet women ’s needs. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - September 6, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Deborah Davis, Ella Kurz, Mary-Ellen Hooper, Marjorie Atchan, Sarah Spiller, Julie Blackburn, Mary Bushell, Vivienne Lewis, Myra Leung, Indira Samarawickrema, Cathy Knight-Agarwal Tags: Original research Source Type: research
A retrospective comparative study of antenatal healthy lifestyle service interventions for women with a raised body mass index
Women with obesity are more likely to gain excessive gestational weight; with both obesity and excessive weight gain linked to adverse outcomes for mothers and their infant. Provision of antenatal healthy lifestyle services is currently variable, with uncertainty over the most effective gestational healthy lifestyle interventions. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - September 5, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Frankie J. Fair, Hora Soltani Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Digital transformation of antenatal education: A descriptive exploratory study of women ’s experiences of online antenatal education
Research on how women experience online antenatal education is currently limited. A more nuanced understanding may assist organisations to tailor future digitalisation that best meets the needs of users. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - August 31, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Kassie Whitworth, Roslyn Donnellan-Fernandez, Julie-Anne Fleet Source Type: research
A multidisciplinary evaluation, exploration, and advancement of the concept of a traumatic birth experience
Understanding a woman ’s traumatic birth experience benefits from an approach that considers perspectives from various fields of healthcare and social sciences. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - August 30, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Yvonne Kuipers, Gill Thomson, Zuzana Škodová, Ina Bozic, Valgerður Lísa Sigurðardóttir, Josefina Goberna-Tricas, Alba Zurera, Dulce Morgado Neves, Catarina Barata, Claudia Klier Tags: Review article Source Type: research
Antenatal cardiotocography in dutch primary midwife-led care: Maternal and perinatal outcomes and serious adverse events. A prospective observational cohort study
It is yet unknown whether shifting antenatal cardiotocography (aCTG) from obstetrician-led to midwife-led care leads to a safe reduction in referrals. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - August 28, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Elise M. Neppelenbroek, Corine J.M. Verhoeven, Olivier W.H. van der Heijden, Marit S.G. van der Pijl, Carola J.M. Groenen, Wessel Ganzevoort, Bas S.W.A. Nij Bijvank, Ank de Jonge Tags: Original research Source Type: research
A global overview of midwives ’ working conditions: A rapid review of literature on positive practice environment
In the United Kingdom (UK), a critical shortage of midwives puts pressure on the already overworked midwives working in maternity services. Considering the challenges that midwives in the UK face, this rapid review was conducted to inform a larger-scale initiative to improve the working conditions of midwives in an acute NHS Trust in the Midlands area of the UK. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - August 28, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Bielka Carvajal, Angela Hancock, Katharine Lewney, Karen Hagan, Sarah Jamieson, Alison Cooke Source Type: research
Mastering the art of responding to peer review
Editorial.Months, or even years of work have culminated in this carefully considered manuscript you have ready to share with the world. You carefully upload all your documents and smile as you hit ‘submit’. Breathing a sigh of relief, the waiting game now begins…. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - August 25, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Lauren Kearney, Allison Cummins, Maeve O ’Connell, Linda Sweet Source Type: research
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Source: Women and Birth - August 18, 2023 Category: Midwifery Source Type: research
A pre-post implementation study of a care bundle to reduce perineal trauma in unassisted births conducted by midwives
The perineal-bundle is a complex intervention widely implemented in Australian maternity care facilities. (Source: Women and Birth)
Source: Women and Birth - August 17, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Nigel Lee, Jyai Allen, Bec Jenkinson, Cameron Hurst, Yu Gao, Sue Kildea Tags: Original research Source Type: research
